Four rookies who will make an instant impact for the Eagles

4 rookies who will make an instant impact for the Eagles

Dec 28, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers defensive back Rasul Douglas (13) breaks up a pass intended for Miami Hurricanes wide receiver Malcom Lewis (9) during the first half in the Russell Athletic Bowl at Camping World Stadium. The Miami Hurricanes defeated West Virginia Mountaineers 31-14. the Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports /

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Nov 10, 2016; Durham, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels wide receiver Mack Hollins (13) carries the ball to score a touchdown against the Duke Blue Devils in the first half of their game at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Dolejs-USA TODAY Sports /

Mack Hollins, Wide Receiver

Mack Hollins is a quick, big bodied receiver coming out of North Carolina. He finished with 1,667 yards and 20 touchdowns in his three seasons as a Tar Heel. NFL analyst Mike Mayock identified Hollins as a poor man’s Mike Evans. Although he will not perform like Mike Evans right off the bat, he could develop to be the kind of receiver that everyone expected Dorial Green-Beckham to be. In past years, the Eagles never had a reliable red zone threat. With some professional development and practice, Hollins could become that threat.

Although he may not make a giant impact as a receiver right off the bat, Hollins is best known for his play on special teams. On draft day the NFL Network analysts raved about his special teams abilities. According to PFF, he could play every facet on special teams and was the captain for the special teams unit at UNC. Coming to a team with one of the best special teams units, Hollins could fit right in and add to the dominant unit.

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